This page lists Faith Hunter books in publication order, Jane Yellowrock world order, series order, and recommended reading paths.
Quick Index
- Scope: Faith Hunter fantasy series, Jane Yellowrock, Soulwood, Rogue Mage, Shining Smith, and related short fiction
- Default Order: Publication order for separate series, Jane Yellowrock world order for shared continuity
- Best Starting Point: Skinwalker
- Order Matters: Yes for Jane Yellowrock, Soulwood, and Rogue Mage
- Also Writes As: Gwen Hunter, used for mystery, thriller, and related non-Faith Hunter titles
- Not to be confused with: Hunter Shea, Erin Hunter, or Faith Hogan
Reading Paths
1. Publication Order
Tracks the Faith Hunter fantasy catalog from the earliest series forward.
- Bloodring
- Seraphs
- Host
- Signatures of the Dead
- Skinwalker
- Blood Cross
- Continue through Jane Yellowrock
- Add Soulwood after several Jane Yellowrock books
- Add Shining Smith as a separate science fiction path
2. Jane Yellowrock World Order
Use this route for the shared urban fantasy continuity.
- Signatures of the Dead
- Skinwalker
- Blood Cross
- Mercy Blade
- Cat Tales
- Raven Cursed
- Have Stakes Will Travel
- Golden Delicious
- Death’s Rival
- Continue through Final Heir
- Add Soulwood after the world foundation is established
3. Core Jane Yellowrock Path
For readers who want the main series first.
- Skinwalker
- Blood Cross
- Mercy Blade
- Raven Cursed
- Death’s Rival
- Blood Trade
- Black Arts
- Broken Soul
- Dark Heir
- Shadow Rites
4. Series-by-Series Path
A clean route for separating each major line.
- Rogue Mage
- Jane Yellowrock
- Soulwood
- Shining Smith
- Jane Yellowrock collections and companion works
- Upcoming and related standalones
Publication Order Master List
Series order and year placement were checked against Faith Hunter’s official Jane Yellowrock World Reading Order, the official Rogue Mage and Gwen Hunter pages, Penguin Random House, and Fantastic Fiction.
2006 to 2008
- Bloodring (2006) – Novel – Rogue Mage
- Seraphs (2007) – Novel – Rogue Mage
- Host (2007) – Novel – Rogue Mage
2009 to 2012
- Signatures of the Dead (2009) – Novella – Jane Yellowrock world
- Skinwalker (2009) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Blood Cross (2010) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Mercy Blade (2011) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Cat Tales (2011) – Collection – Jane Yellowrock world
- Raven Cursed (2012) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Easy Pickings (2012) – Novella – Jane Yellowrock and Walker Papers, with C. E. Murphy
- Have Stakes Will Travel (2012) – Collection – Jane Yellowrock world
- Golden Delicious (2012) – Audio story – Jane Yellowrock world
- Death’s Rival (2012) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
2013 to 2015
- Blood Trade (2013) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Jane Yellowrock World Companion (2013) – Companion – With Carol Malcolm
- Black Arts (2014) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Black Water (2014) – Novella – Jane Yellowrock world
- Broken Soul (2014) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Dark Heir (2015) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Off the Grid (2015) – Novella – Jane Yellowrock world
- Water Witch (2015) – Short fiction – With D. B. Jackson
2016
- Shadow Rites (2016) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Cat Fight (2016) – Short fiction – Jane Yellowrock world
- Bound No More (2016) – Short fiction – Jane Yellowrock world
- Cat O’ Nine Tales (2016) – Collection – Jane Yellowrock world
- Blood in Her Veins (2016) – Collection – Jane Yellowrock world
- Blood of the Earth (2016) – Novel – Soulwood
- Curse on the Land (2016) – Novel – Soulwood
- Trials (2016) – Anthology – Rogue Mage Anthology
- Tribulations (2016) – Anthology – Rogue Mage Anthology
2017
- Cold Reign (2017) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- The Early Years (2017) – Short fiction – Jane Yellowrock world
- Cat Tats (2017) – Short fiction – Jane Yellowrock world
- Haints (2017) – Short fiction – Jane Yellowrock world
- Blood, Fangs and Going Furry (2017) – Short fiction – Jane Yellowrock world
- Cajun with Fangs (2017) – Short fiction – Jane Yellowrock world
- Flame in the Dark (2017) – Novel – Soulwood
- Triumphant (2017) – Anthology – Rogue Mage Anthology
2018 to 2019
- Dark Queen (2018) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Circle of the Moon (2019) – Novel – Soulwood
- Shattered Bonds (2019) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
2020 to 2021
- Spells for the Dead (2020) – Novel – Soulwood
- Junkyard Cats (2020) – Novella – Shining Smith
- True Dead (2021) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Junkyard Bargain (2021) – Novella – Shining Smith
2022 to 2024
- Of Claws and Fangs (2022) – Collection – Jane Yellowrock world
- Final Heir (2022) – Novel – Jane Yellowrock
- Junkyard War (2023) – Novella – Shining Smith
- Rift in the Soul (2024) – Novel – Soulwood
- Junkyard Roadhouse (2024) – Novella – Shining Smith
2025 to 2026
- Wyld Magick (2025) – Anthology contribution – William Joseph Roberts Presents
- Junkyard Riders (2026) – Novella – Shining Smith
- Tales in the Midst (2026) – Collection – Jane Yellowrock world
- Unpredictable Magic (2026) – Novel – Upcoming, July 14, 2026
Related Works and Where They Fit
- Gwen Hunter novels: Separate mystery and thriller catalog. The official site identifies Gwen Hunter as the name used for standalones, mysteries, thrillers, DeLande Saga, and Rhea Lynch M.D. titles.
- Rhea Lynch M.D.: Gwen Hunter medical thriller series. Keep separate from Faith Hunter fantasy reading order.
- DeLande Saga: Gwen Hunter suspense series. Not part of Jane Yellowrock or Rogue Mage continuity.
- Dirty Deeds and Dirty Deeds 2: Shared anthology contributions. Optional for Faith Hunter completionists.
- Paranormal Payback: Anthology containing a Faith Hunter contribution. Optional and not part of the core Jane Yellowrock novel sequence.
- Walker Papers crossover: Easy Pickings is shared with C. E. Murphy’s Walker Papers setting.
Dependencies & Notes
- Start Jane Yellowrock with Skinwalker for the standard novel path.
- Start the Jane Yellowrock world with Signatures of the Dead only when using a continuity-first list.
- Read Jane Yellowrock novels in order because character, political, and world continuity build across the series.
- Read Soulwood after several Jane Yellowrock books for best shared-world context.
- Rogue Mage is separate from Jane Yellowrock and can be read before or after the urban fantasy books.
- Shining Smith is separate from Jane Yellowrock and Soulwood.
- Collections are useful for completionist reading, but most first-time readers can begin with the novels.
- Unpredictable Magic is listed as an upcoming July 14, 2026 release, so recheck release status before final publication.
FAQs
What Faith Hunter book should I read first?
Skinwalker is the clearest starting point for the main Jane Yellowrock series.
Should I read Jane Yellowrock before Soulwood?
Yes. Soulwood is set in the Jane Yellowrock world, so Jane Yellowrock gives better context first.
Is Rogue Mage connected to Jane Yellowrock?
No. Rogue Mage is a separate post-apocalyptic fantasy series.
Where does Tales in the Midst fit?
Tales in the Midst is a Jane Yellowrock world collection released in 2026. Place it after the main Jane Yellowrock novels for completionist reading.
What name does Faith Hunter use for thrillers?
Gwen Hunter is used for the mystery and thriller catalog.
Is Final Heir the last Jane Yellowrock novel?
Final Heir is the fifteenth numbered Jane Yellowrock novel in the current checked listings.
Can I skip the short stories?
Yes for a main-novel route. Add the collections later for fuller world detail.
Change Log
- Last checked: June 15, 2026
- What changed: Expanded the page into a single-author draft with Jane Yellowrock, Soulwood, Rogue Mage, Shining Smith, collections, crossover notes, and Gwen Hunter disambiguation
- Most recent known release included: Tales in the Midst
- Upcoming title noted: Unpredictable Magic, scheduled for July 14, 2026